Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Library Assistant
Permanent Part-Time 

Across our Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North Libraries, Hastings District Libraries are centres for lifelong learning and recreation. We offer a wealth of resources and are safe, welcoming and vibrant community spaces. To support these, we are currently looking for a Library Assistant. This is a part-time role, initially working 38 hours per week, including a weekend shift.

Ōu wheako –about you,
To be successful in this role you will:

• Have an understanding of the role of Libraries in our Communities.
• Be able to engage with people from all walks of life, show empathy and are aware of the challenges people face in modern society.
• Be flexible and able to accept change.
• Be confident when assisting customers.
• Have an understanding of tech systems, able to help our customers where they may need support. 
• Enjoy working in different environments

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?